Senior People & Culture Business Partner

Come and join the leading #avoexperts 🥑

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts, and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We value Inclusivity, Innovation, Quality, Integrity and Health & Safety. Together, we can create a thriving and positive work environment.

We have a new opportunity for an experienced Senior People & Culture Business Partner to join our team in Munich, Germany.

Our People & Culture Business Partners play a pivotal role in driving positive employee relations, fostering a productive work environment, and ensuring our HR practices align with both global and local organisational goals. You will partner with our business leaders to understand their unique needs and develop strategic HR solutions that contribute to their success.

Responsibilities include:

• Partner with business leaders to develop and implement people & culture strategies aligned with local and global objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on all people & culture matters, including talent management, compensation & benefits, and employee relations.
• Develop and implement HR policies and programs that support the unique needs of Germany.
• Ensure compliance with local labour laws, regulations and HR trends, recommending necessary adjustments.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and drive a positive and inclusive work culture.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract and onboard top talent for the region.
• Conduct performance management, compensation reviews, and provide guidance on employee relations issues.
• Manage HR systems and ensure accurate employee data.
• Contribute to the development and execution of employee wellness programs.

Essential

• Prior experience in a Business Partner role, ideally in a commercial organisation
• Fluent in both German and English, knowledge of additional European languages would be advantageous
• Strong knowledge of EU employment laws and regulations, particularly in partnered countries/markets
• Strong commercial acumen – understanding how People & Culture can drive business performance through partnering

Desirable

• Experience gained within the FMCG/food production/manufacturing environment would be beneficial but not essential
• Degree in Human Resources or a related field would be preferred

• Internal English course
• Professional development opportunities within the company
• Membership in the Body & Soul gym for a small fee
• Office at the Munich wholesale market near the Isar
• Competitive salary
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Free parking
• Fresh fruit and coffee specialties 

Please note that this position does not have a specific closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the advert may be removed at any time.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.